Overview

The Seagate Exos X24 16TB Enterprise HDD is engineered for high-capacity, data-intensive environments where reliability and efficiency are critical. Built on a platform trusted by global cloud providers, this enterprise-grade drive is designed to handle demanding workloads with consistent performance. Its helium-sealed architecture enables greater storage density while reducing power consumption, making it a practical choice for modern data centres aiming to maximise rack efficiency.

Description

Designed for hyperscale and enterprise deployments, this 16TB drive delivers strong throughput, low latency, and efficient power usage. It supports large-scale data operations while maintaining stability under continuous workloads. With advanced caching, secure data handling, and environmental monitoring, it provides a dependable storage solution for businesses managing large volumes of data.

Features

High-Capacity Storage for Data-Driven Environments
With a substantial 16TB capacity, this model allows organisations to store more data per drive, reducing the overall hardware footprint. It is particularly suited to cloud storage systems, enterprise servers, and large-scale backup infrastructures where scalability is essential.

The drive's architecture is optimised for high-density deployments, helping operators achieve better storage efficiency without increasing physical space requirements.

Performance Optimised for Enterprise Workloads
Running at 7200rpm and supported by a 512MB cache, the drive delivers consistent read and write performance for demanding applications. Its SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of enterprise systems, while maintaining efficient data transfer speeds.

Key technical highlights:

• 7200rpm rotational speed for stable performance
• 512MB cache supporting faster data access
• Up to 285MB/s sustained transfer rate
• SATA3 6Gb/s interface for broad compatibility

Efficient Design with Lower Power Consumption
The helium-sealed design reduces internal friction and improves thermal efficiency, which contributes to lower power usage and reduced operating costs. This design also supports higher drive density without compromising reliability.

Additional efficiency advantages:

• Optimised watts per terabyte through PowerBalance technology
• Reduced weight for easier large-scale deployment
• Improved cooling efficiency within dense storage arrays

Built for Reliability and Long-Term Operation
This enterprise drive incorporates advanced engineering to maintain consistent performance over extended periods. Internal environmental sensors continuously monitor conditions, allowing the drive to adjust for optimal operation.

Reliability-focused elements:

• Helium side-sealed construction for durability
• Enhanced vibration tolerance in multi-drive systems
• Continuous operation capability in data centre environments

Integrated Security and Data Protection
Security is built into the drive with self-encrypting capabilities, helping to protect sensitive data. The Instant Secure Erase function enables fast and secure drive retirement, making it easier to manage data lifecycle requirements.

Security benefits include:

• Self-encrypting drive technology for data protection
• Fast and secure data erasure when decommissioning
• Reduced risk of data breaches during disposal

Ideal Use Cases for Enterprise Storage
This model is well suited for organisations that require dependable, high-capacity storage across various applications:

• Cloud infrastructure and hyperscale environments
• Enterprise data centres handling large datasets
• Backup and archival storage systems
• Big data analytics and content delivery platforms

The Seagate Exos X24 16TB drive with part number ST16000NM002H provides a balanced combination of capacity, performance, and efficiency, making it a strong fit for modern enterprise storage strategies.

Specifications

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Specifications and features
Product Code	ST16000NM002H
Specifications
Capacity	16TB
Standard Model - Seagate Instant Secure Erase (ISE)	ST16000NM002H
SED Model	ST16000NM001H
SED-FIPS	-
FEATURES
Helium Sealed-Drive Design	Yes
Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)	Yes
Super Parity	Yes
PowerChoice Idle Power Technology	Yes
PowerBalance Power/Performance Technology	Yes
Hot-Plug Support	Yes
Cache, Multi-segmented (MB)	512
RSA 3072 Firmware Verification (SD&D)	Yes
RELIABILITY/DATA INTEGRITY
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, hours)	2500000 hr
Reliability Rating @ Full 24 x 7 Operation (AFR)	0.0035
Non-recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read	<1 in 10E15
Power-On Hours per Year (24 x 7)	8760
512e Sector Size (Bytes per Sector)	512
4Kn Sector Size (Bytes per Sector)	4096
PERFORMANCE
Spindle Speed (RPM)	7200 RPM
Max. Sustained Transfer Rate OD (MB/s, MiB/s)	285/272
Random Read/Write 4K QD16 WCD (IOPS)	168/550
Interface Ports	Single
Rotation Vibration @ 20-1500 Hz (rad/sec²)	12.5
POWER
Idle A (W) Average	6.3
Max Operating, Random Read/Write 4K/16Q (W)	8.9, 7.1
Power Supply Requirements	+12 V and +5 V
ENVIRONMENTAL
Vibration, Non-operating: 2 to 500 Hz (Grms)	2.27
Shock, Operating 2 ms (Read/Write) (Gs)	40 Gs
Shock, Non-operating 2 ms (GS)	200
PHYSICAL
Height (mm/in, max) 4	26.1 mm/1.028 in
Width (mm/in, max) 4	101.85 mm/4.010 in
Depth (mm/in, max) 4	147 mm/5.787 in
Weight (gm/lb)	685 g/1.51 lb
Carton Unit Quantity	20
Cartons per Pallet / Cartons per Layer	40/8